CC1 Assignment #2 2025
Elevated JVP may be seen in a pt with <correct answer>R sided MI, R
sided failure and cor pulmonale
During inspection of the chest, the apical pulse is always visible <correct
answer>False
During atrial systole, you might auscultate an <correct answer>S4
Palpitations can be <correct answer>sustained, insignificant or caused by
the use of bronchodilators
Pulsus alternans is characterized by <correct answer>alternating strong
and weak pulse
Auscultation of the mitral valve is best heard at the <correct answer>5th left
ICS, medial to the mid-clavicle
Acute MI pain can radiate to <correct answer>the jaw and neck, the left
arm and the back
Unilateral leg edema can signify <correct answer>venous insufficiency
Auscultation of the pulmonic valve is best heard at the <correct
answer>2nd left ICS
In which of the following conditions might the pt's chest heaviness ease if
they rest?
a) Acute pericarditis
b) Dissecting aneurysm
c) Stable angina
d) Pulmonary embolism <correct answer>stable angina
When documenting a pulse's strength, a weak pulse is <correct answer>1+
Syncope can be a symptom of <correct answer>vasodilation, a slow heart
rate or excessive vagal activity
Elevated JVP may be seen in a pt with <correct answer>R sided MI, R
sided failure and cor pulmonale
During inspection of the chest, the apical pulse is always visible <correct
answer>False
During atrial systole, you might auscultate an <correct answer>S4
Palpitations can be <correct answer>sustained, insignificant or caused by
the use of bronchodilators
Pulsus alternans is characterized by <correct answer>alternating strong
and weak pulse
Auscultation of the mitral valve is best heard at the <correct answer>5th left
ICS, medial to the mid-clavicle
Acute MI pain can radiate to <correct answer>the jaw and neck, the left
arm and the back
Unilateral leg edema can signify <correct answer>venous insufficiency
Auscultation of the pulmonic valve is best heard at the <correct
answer>2nd left ICS
In which of the following conditions might the pt's chest heaviness ease if
they rest?
a) Acute pericarditis
b) Dissecting aneurysm
c) Stable angina
d) Pulmonary embolism <correct answer>stable angina
When documenting a pulse's strength, a weak pulse is <correct answer>1+
Syncope can be a symptom of <correct answer>vasodilation, a slow heart
rate or excessive vagal activity
